Challenge

Parada do Exército
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Armando Meireles kicked off to start the match. Exército Português's Petruț Dicu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 4th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Abel Carvalhais got free with Thiago Pliego in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Armando Meireles kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 7thth minute. Though ot was a great shot Chile's keeper Thiago Pliego was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. Exército Português's Petruț Dicu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 9th minute of play. Robert Przybylski made in the 11th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Gergely Balázs immediately put the ball in play. Armando Meireles's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 12thth minute, Thiago Pliego skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to Exército Português getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Robert Przybylski hit a great ball. Petruț Dicu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orlando Casaus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19thth minute of the game Mariano Lacasa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Exército Português's Petruț Dicu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thiago Pliego made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bruno Soveral in the 22nd minute. Mariano Lacasa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Petruț Dicu having to make a save. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind Exército Português's goalkeeper Petruț Dicu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 28 minutes into the match, Chile's goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo Carrasqueira came free, but Thiago Pliego reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Exército Português's Toro Lindø got a free kick in the 31st minute. In the 33rd match minute, Chile was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alan Tamayo to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Exército Português defense, Mariano Lacasa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Petruț Dicu. The Exército Português fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Petruț Dicu should have stopped the shot. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind Exército Português's goalkeeper Petruț Dicu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The Exército Português players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Chile were winning 0-1.

Petruț Dicu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 53 minutes had been played when some careless play by Exército Português's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Mariano Lacasa was slow to take the kick. During this time Chile's players had a chance to rest. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Exército Português's goalie and right to Xavier Figueroa. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Exército Português's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Petruț Dicu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xavier Figueroa, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. 59 minutes into the game, Mariano Lacasa cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Petruț Dicu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Mariano Lacasa struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Petruț Dicu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Chile. In the 69thth minute of the game Mariano Lacasa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Exército Português's Petruț Dicu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mariano Lacasa might have been able to make a better finish in the 74th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Petruț Dicu. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mariano Lacasa ran back to his position shaking his head. Mariano Lacasa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Petruț Dicu made a huge save. Chile were awarded a corner in the 77th minute after Exército Português's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Mariano Lacasa took the corner. When Chile's Mariano Lacasa in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Exército Português's goalie prevented a goal. Chile's Thiago Pliego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gergely Balázs in the 86th minute of play. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bruno Soveral in the 88th minute of play. Mariano Lacasa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Petruț Dicu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mariano Lacasa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Petruț Dicu having to make a save.